Columbia, Maryland vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 15.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,308 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Columbia, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower